Record ID: SWYOR-6B6934
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leeds
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy Middle Bronze Age early palstave dating from BC 1500 - BC 1300, probably a South Western type or Group 1 type with high flanges. It was found in two pieces about 20 meters apart. The haft end has a flat central section, flanked with tapering parallel ridges along each side which give it an H-shaped cross section. The butt end tapers to a rounded point with curved angular (lozenge shaped) flanges on either side. The casting seam can be seen on both sides. All the surfaces are slightly corroded and pitted with small amounts of the original surface extant. O…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 28th March 2023
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Record ID: DEV-6A3B88
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy Late Bronze Age socketed spear (spearhead), c. 1200-750 BC, comprising the terminal (tip). The spearhead fragment is broadly sub-triangular and lozenge shaped in cross section. The terminal of the blade is very slightly abraded. The object is broken at the opposing terminal which exposes a circular shaped socket. The break is broadly straight on one side of the socket, and angled upwards on the other. The spearhead has a pronounced midrib which extends longitudinally along the central axis of the object. The edges of the blade are …
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 27th October 2022
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Record ID: DEV-69EE23
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A corroded palstave of South Western type dating from the Taunton phase (c.1400-1275 BC) of the Middle Bronze Age. It is incomplete insofar as no trace of a loop survives. The axehead has a solidly rectilinear butt which flares outwards very gradually as it develops into the blade, and ultimately a narrow cutting edge. In profile the butt end expands into flanges to give it broadly triangular sides; the stop ridge is deep which creates a distinctive 'H' cross section (Pearce 1983, 29- 30, 582). This axehead appears to be of…
Created on: Wednesday 12th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 20th December 2022
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Record ID: WAW-555009
Object type: PIN
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy dress pin, likely Middle Bronze Age in date (c. 1400-1250 BC) and known as a Picardy pin. The head of the pin is globular with a hollow terminal that could have held a stone. The edge of the hollow appears to possibly have been crimped so as to enable it to be compressed and thus hold the stone in place. The head has a diameter of 8.49mm, whilst the diameter of the shaft immediately beneath it is 5.15mm. This increases to 5.67mm over a distance of 10.63mm, after which there is a central swelling decorated with alternating grooves and ridges (11 grooves, 10 r…
Created on: Tuesday 11th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-4374E1
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy long flanged axehead. This axehead has a rounded arched butt and slightly diverging sides that abruptly expand to a broad crescentic blade and cutting edge, with the blade tips at right angles to the sides, but not recurving. Cast flanges extend along the sides,arching from the butt towards the middle of the axe and sloping down again to the blade expansion. This gives the axe a very shallow lenticular side profile. The flanges are slightly angled inwards on both faces. The axe has a very low ridge about two thirds of the way along the septum ( 42 mm f…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
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Record ID: WILT-432FD4
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a Bronze Age copper alloy knife, being a short section of blade, dating to c 1300 - 900BC. It is a section from near the tip, the very end of which is now missing to an old break. The blade tapers, with old breaks at both ends. The blade has bevelled edges, creating a lentoid cross-section. Parts of the edge is turned, though whether in use or while in the ground, is uncertain. Dimensions: 52.7mm in length; 13.6mm in width, tapering to 8.8mm; 2.7mm thick; 8.56g in weight.
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
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Record ID: DEV-41CD0C
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A worn and corroded, now incomplete probably Middle to Late Bronze Age palstave axehead of Transitional or Late type, dating to the Penard or Wilburton phase (MBA III to LBA I; c. 1100-900 BC). The butt and loop have been lost to an old break, beyond the point at which the flanges develop. Based on what survives, the flanges themselves have been abraded in places such that their original profile height cannot be replicated. The stop is pronounced and curved at its junction with the flanges. To one side, on the side, is a sub-oval depression, the only remnant o…
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
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Record ID: SUR-3DE17A
Object type: BRACELET
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Published
A cut fragment of a gold bracelet of suspected Middle to Late Bronze Age date (c. 1400 -750 BC). The fragment is 12.9g in weight and has been intentionally bent into a C-shape. The rod has a circular cross section of 4.4 mm in diameter and is undecorated, with the single remaining terminal being flat. The other end has been hammered and cut. The surface of the gold has faint faceting from hand working. A cut fragment of a gold bracelet of suspected Middle to Late Bronze Age date (c. 1400 -750 BC). The fragment is 12.9g in weight and has been intentionally bent into a C-shape. The rod …
Created on: Monday 10th October 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th May 2023
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Record ID: DUR-027BC4
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy blade fragment from a socketed axe dating to the Late Bronze Age (c.1000-800BC).  The object comprises a blade fragment only from a socketed axe. The break along the edges would appear to indicate that the axe has broken, rather than being cut, prior to deposition. At the top of the fragment is the base of the wedge-shaped socket, sub-rectangular in form and measuring 34.57mm in length, 7.6mm wide and with a maximum depth of 17mm. The axe flares slightly towards the crescentic blade. The surface of the axe is pitted and corro…
Created on: Friday 7th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th July 2023
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Record ID: WAW-EB0CAC
Object type: CORE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint core of type A2 probably dating to the Bronze Age period (c. 2000-800 BC). The object is sub-pyramidal in form and retains pinkish-brown cortex around one edge and in one small patch adjacent. The flint is semi-translucent and grey in colour. A striking platform and the removal of a few small flakes up to a hinge fracture can be seen along one edge before loss or discard.  The overall dimensions are as follows: 33.53mm in length, 28.86mm in width, 30.60mm in thickness and 37.86g in weight. 
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 16th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-EAD4E2
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A middle to late Bronze Age copper alloy blade fragment dating c.1600-800BC. The cast blade fragment is rectangular in plan with a lenticular cross-section and worn breaks. Both cutting edges are worn and abraded, and the blade has a raised rib in the centre of each face. The blade tapers in width from 24.94mm to 23.61mm. The metal surface is pitted and corroded, with a buff green colour.  Measurements: length 25.99mm, width 25.28mm, thickness 7.45mm, weight 18.43g. The original length of the blade is unknown and the fragment could be from a sword, knife, ra…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 11th October 2022
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Record ID: DOR-E83E4C
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete and heavily corroded cast copper alloy palstave axehead.The butt is missing following a recent break. The side flanges are largely missing to old breaks, but what remains suggests they were lozenge-shaped and low.. They taper in to form a V shaped ridge on both sides encompassing a low, rounded stop ridge.  There is a faint central ridge along one face of the blade. Beyond the flanges, the sides are narrowed and flare out to the cutting edge.. The axe tapers in cross section towards the flared cutting edge. The cutting edge is damaged and corroded, but appears t…
Created on: Thursday 6th October 2022
Last updated: Thursday 17th November 2022
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Record ID: OXON-C109DB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swindon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from a cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 – 800 cal BC. Only the tip of the spear remains. The fragment is triangular in plan, tapering to the spear's point. It has a lozenge shaped midrib that is solid and runs to the point of the spear from which the flat blade edges of the spear extend these narrow in width to meeting the point. The fragment has a dark green patina that is chipped away in places.  Dimensions: 22.8mm in length, 9.75mm in width at the socket, tapering to 1.1mm at the po…
Created on: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Last updated: Monday 23rd January 2023
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Record ID: NMS-ADE4C2
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Small flat axe, heavily corroded to the point of deep surface loss, patinated green with brown spotty patches, the deep areas of pitting is a powdery light green. No flanges noted or a stop ridge, likely to be an early type, probably of almost pure copper hence the extent of the corrosion. Early Bronze Age, 700 to 1,500 BC.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: NMS-AD1187
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
Workflow stage: Published
Approximately half of a palstave axe, only the cutting edge and the constriction towards the stop-ridge was recovered, the break appears to be ancient, two bubbles in the casting at the break may have contributed to the axe failing at this point. All surfaces are corroded and pitted with only small amounts of the original surface extant, mostly to the hammered area to either side of the blade. Middle Bronze Age, 1,600 to 1,000 BC.
Created on: Monday 3rd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
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Record ID: OXON-9ED81E
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy possible awl  which is square in section, elongated triangle in plan as it tapers to a sharp point. The opposite terminal is a flat unbroken surface, with rounded edges. The surface has a mid green green. It measures 4.97mm wide, 4.62mm thick, 59.56mm long and weighs 5.08g.  The artefact is probably an awl, possibly a leather working awl, but this is not certain. Due to the condition of the surface it probably dates from the Bronze Age through to the Medieval period.   From the PAS website and record KENT-A762D7: (http:…
Created on: Sunday 2nd October 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: BERK-7F1AB7
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Reading
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible worn copper-alloy ingot. The ingot is straight on the long edges with rounded ends and is sub-ovate in section. There are no diagnostic features on the object detemining the date. Possibly Bronze Age.
Created on: Saturday 1st October 2022
Last updated: Monday 31st October 2022
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Record ID: LVPL-6D4879
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cheshire West and Chester
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy spearhead tip dating to the Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC) The object consists of the tip of the spearhead only, the rest of the body and socket are missing. The blade is sub-triangular in shape and lozenge in section. It has a prominent, pinched mid-rib running down the centre and the blades narrow towards the edges. The edges are rough and irregular as is the tip and break. The overall surface has a smooth dark brown patina with large areas of pitting. Dimensions: Length 56.99mm; width 15.81mm; thickness 6.99mm; weight 11.72g The object is to…
Created on: Friday 30th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-5AACC6
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Middle Bronze Age palstave, of Group 1 type, dating from 1500-1300 BC. Only half of the palstave survives; the blade is missing. It is an unlooped type with a pronounced stop ridge dividing the septum from the shield shaped decoration at the top of the blade. Inside the shield is a V shape in relief, the point at the blade end. Below the shield there is a flat break showing signs of corrosion. From the stop ridge to the butt the sides are flanged in profile and taper to a point. This part is 'H' shaped in cross section. The palstav…
Created on: Thursday 29th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 24th October 2022
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Record ID: PUBLIC-45CD95
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small triangular flint arrowhead of early to middle Bronze age date (c.2350-1000BC). The arrowhead is bifacially worked with covering, scaled, low angle retouch. It has two curved notches chipped into its base to produce two slight barbs and the central tang. The angled edges are very slightly convex and one side is marginally wider than the other. Length: 22.12mm, Width: 13.62mm (at widest point), Thickness: 4.19mm (at thicknest point), Weight: 0.93g  A similar example (item 8) of this type of arrowhead was found from the original ground surface of a Bronze Ag…
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 29th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'JB001S', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-42A106
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of the butt end of a copper alloy axehead, possibly a flat and narrow-butted type of early Bronze Age date (c 2200-1900 BC). The fragment has a flat rectangular cross section and a side profile which tapers towards the end with no evidence of side flanges. Most of the original surface has been lost and there is a large scratch across one side from recent damage. The axehead would have originally have had a long body with a curved, splayed cutting edge.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 16th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-41D22F
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper of early Bronze Age date, made from a sub-rounded secondary flake of orange-brown flint, 43.6mm in length. The sides and distal end have patches of short, abrupt and semi abrupt scaled retouch.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: SUR-41AA9A
Object type: LITHIC IMPLEMENT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A trapezoidal secondary flint flake tool, probably of early Bronze Age date, worked from mottled grey flint. The large and centrally placed bulbar scar on the ventral surface suggests possible opportunistic re-use of a naturally potlid-fractured flake. The distal edge has patches of long and semi-abrupt parallel and scaled retouch suggesting use as a scraper.
Created on: Wednesday 28th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: DENO-30FDB4
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Leicestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy palstave of middle Bronze Age date (c. 1700 BC - 1400 BC),  Acton Park phase. The axe is narrow and unlooped, with a crescent shaped cutting edge. The butt is chipped. The axe has a well defined, concave stop-ridge on both sides. The blade is narrow and trapezoidal, widening gently to the cutting edge. There is a shield-shaped depression below the stop, partially obscured by corrosion. There may have been a midrib and raised edges on the blade, these features are difficult to positively identify due to corrosion. The palstave has patche…
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 7th September 2023
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Record ID: SUR-2DF0CF
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper of later Neolithic or Bronze Age date made from a secondary flake of mottled grey flint. The ventral surface has a pominant central bulbar scar suggesting an origin from a natural potlid type frost fracture or poorly controlled hard-hammer removal. The distal edge is semi-circular with semi abrupt and abrupt scaled low angle retouch.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-2DED9C
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper alloy spearhead dating from the Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1500BC-800BC). The fragment represents only the very tip of the spearhead and is heavily corroded. The loss of diagnostic features due to damage means it is impossible to assign this fragment to a precise type and date range. The spearhead fragment is triangular in plan, with an irregular terminating break 42.7mm below the tip. The majority of the original surface is missing along with the blade edges and original tip, but what remains is straight edges tapering to the tip, with a prominent midrib …
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd February 2024
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Record ID: BERK-2D7C07
Object type: GOUGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete socketed gouge dating to the Late Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. It is sub-rectangular in plan, circular in cross section, and tapers in width and thickness from its socket to a rounded cutting/gouging edge which is concave on one of its surfaces. It is broken at the socket end, and any possible collar is now missing. The edge of the break is uneven and slightly frayed.
Created on: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Tisbury CP', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WILT-1ABFCE
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of Middle Bronze Age rapier dating to c. 1550-1150 cal BC. This slender fragment appears to be from the tip of a rapier. The opposite end is broken, but this is not due to recent damage. The find has a sub-rectangular cross section. It has flat surfaces, which do not appear to have been deliberately bent prior to deposition. The edges of the blade are bevelled although these are now abraded and chipped. The surfaces of the blade are pitted and worn. Dimensions: Length: 35.1mm; width: 13.8mm; thickness: 2.9mm; weight: 5.15g. The …
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 8th November 2022
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Record ID: SF-19E6DB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy socketed spear of Bronze Age date. Only the incomplete, worn and damaged blade survives. The blade is long, narrow, tapering and lozenge-shaped in both shape and in cross-section. The mid-rib is prominent and runs the full length of the blade. Small sections of the blade project to either side, but these are incomplete and corroded. A small section of the socket survives. This is cicular in cross-section with a hollow interior. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and the breaks are well worn. Without further diagnostic details its p…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 21st April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SF-19D3A1
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper-alloy object, probably a dirk, rapier or spearhead of Bronze Age date. The object is an elongated, sub-rectangular shape with breaks along both sides and end. It is oval in cross-section with a slight raised ridge running along the centre of each face. The surface of the metal is heavily corroded and the breaks are well worn. Length: 48.66mm, width: 11.60mm, thickness: 4.28mm, weight: 9.66g
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 3rd February 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Mendham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-196D8E
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Published
Treasure case 2022 T918 A Middle to Late Bronze Age (c. 1300-800 BC) hoard consisting of 9 copper-alloy fragments. Catalogue Spearhead(s) Four fragments, all probably relating to one or more spearheads 1a: Incomplete cast copper-alloy spearhead of unclear type, possibly a Looped type. Only the central longitudinal ridge and part of the blade have survived. The surviving blade element is leaf shaped and the cross-section is lozenge shape.  Both ends are truncated, the breaks are old as the patina is the same colour as the body. There is an ar…
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Wragby', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: BERK-167894
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy bead of Bronze Age date. The bead is bi-conical in shape with a circular hole slightly off-centre. This circular hole is 5.8mm in diameter. The patina is smooth and dark brown in colour with some small areas of surface wear. Similar in form to ESS-975247
Created on: Monday 26th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 26th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: LIN-0739DB
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of probable late Bronze Age date, 51.32mm in length. One half has a sub rounded cross section and tapers to a point, 5.87mm diameter. The other has a sub rectangular section and tapers to a rounded chisel tip. The surface is black and pitted. The pitted parts show an underlying light brown colour, and there is no evident decoration. Weight 5.63g.
Created on: Sunday 25th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 13th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: GAT-D81BC7
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gwynedd
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A heavily worn and incomplete Bronze Age palstave axehead. Extensive surface loss has occurred along the edges of the find, giving the axe a thin irregular form. The butt end is squared, yet slightly rounded. From the butt, the sides flare slightly, although one side is partially truncated/ missing. The one remaining side flange terminates at a prominent stop ridge. From the stop ridge, the blade flares marginally to the cutting edge which is heavily truncated and rounded. There is no evidence for side loops. Likely of Early to Middle Bronze Age in date.
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 14th November 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Dolbenmaen', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-D75FE4
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A secondary flint waste flake from nodule reduction, probably of Bronze Age date. Half of the dorsal surface retains a light brown cortex; the remainder has removal scars. There is no evident retouch, however the edges have considerable battering damage which may be obscuring this. 
Created on: Friday 23rd September 2022
Last updated: Friday 23rd September 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-C68040
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Barnsley
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a socketed spearhead dating from the Bronze Age, probably the Middle or Late Bronze Age, about 1550 BC - 800 BC. The fragment is broken at both ends. There is a lozenge shaped socket at the base, broken just before the blades start to project. The socket extends as a lozenge shaped rib at the other end of the fragment. The edges of the blade are incomplete. The remaining portion of the spearhead is 44.5mm long, 21.1mm wide and 11.7mm thick. It weighs 22.7g. Other fragments of this type are recorded on the database; compare for example records NMGW-5DE788 a…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 25th October 2022
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Record ID: SF-C58259
Object type: AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Published
Description: A fragment of a late Bronze Age socketed axe. Only the blade end and the inner part of the socket survives. The fragment is rectangular in cross-section, tapering towards the blade. The blade edge curves outwards and is damaged in places with a notch to one side. Each side of the fragment flares outwards towards the blade and gently inwards towards the break. A slight casting seam can be seen running longitudinally along the centre of one side, but this has largely worn away on the other side. The break has a rounded, rectangular depression in the centre, which is all that…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 9th November 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Aldringham', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DENO-C471A8
Object type: INGOT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A possible late Bronze Age, plano-convex, bronze ingot or "cake" (c. 1150 - 600 BC). A cast sub-triangular copper alloy object with a lens- shaped longitudinal section.  The side edges are bevelled, top and bottom are slightly curved. All surfaces are corroded with irregular patches of green crust.  Several examples of plano-convex ingots can be seen in records on the database; for example NMS-67D9E3, SOM-C304F9, SUR-0E8478 and NLM-C11C1B. Length 66 mm, width 38 mm, thickness 8.4 mm and…
Created on: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DEV-B2C8F5
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, heavily worn fragment of a cast Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axe head, dating to c.1300-700 BC. A fragment of the blade only remaining. The remnant of the hollow socket is visible at the break. The fragment flares slightly to the worn cutting edge. The corners of the cutting are rounded and the edge is slightly curved.The fragment is sub-rectangular in cross section. Measurements: 34 mm in length, 43 mm in width, 11 mm at the thickest point and 59.33 g in weight.
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 10th May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-AE0428
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a late Bronze Age socketed axe. Only the blade end survives. The blade curves gently outwards and there are parallel scratch marks running inwards on both faces, probably as a result of use. The sides curve inwards slightly and expand towards the break with a casting seam running along the centre of each. The break across the inner end is irregular and well worn with a section pressed inwards from one side covering the central hole. The break reveals that the axe is thicker to one face than the other. The surface of the metal is corroded in places, but a sh…
Created on: Wednesday 21st September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 1st June 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Kenninghall', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: NARC-99ACB6
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northamptonshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint tanged Arrowhead dating to the Middle Bronze Age (2400-1000 BC). Sutton type b. The object is triangular in plan and ovate in section. The object is bifacial worked with covering parallel flaking. Both the dorsal surface and ventral surface are slightly convex. All edges have low angle retouch. The tang is broad with a central pressure flaked notch at its base. The barbes project at 90 degrees to the plane of the object. The flint is dark orange in colour with no visible inclusions or cortex, the object is therefore tertiary.   Length: 34.74mm, Width: 23.76mm, …
Created on: Tuesday 20th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-8C8316
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy awl, possibly of late Bronze Age date, c. 1250-800BC. The awl is made up of two regions, one end being bullet shaped and having a smooth surface, the other having a hammered surface. The awl is 52.7cm long and 6.6mm in diameter at the widest point. The tang end, comprising of 30.5mm of the length, is roughly worked with obvious hammer or tool marks. This narrows towards the tip and then gently curves to a sharp point. It is broadly square in section. The working end of the awl, comprising of 22.2mm of the length, has a smooth surface and is bullet shaped. It i…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 12th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-8A5C25
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Swansea
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An Early Bronze Age bronze flat axe, of likely class 2D Halberton type (Needham 2017) dating to 2400BC - 2200BC. The axe is near-complete but with significant surface losses, and some corrosion. It has a surviving length of 96.2mm. The original blade edge has been lost and is now moderately rounded, with a surviving width of 51.28mm. From the blade edge the body of the axe gradually narrows in shape and curves inwards. The axe gradually gets thicker in the centre (with a maximum thickness of 9.94mm) and tapers off towards the butt, creating a broadly lentoid profile with sli…
Created on: Monday 19th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 3rd June 2023
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Record ID: GLO-49A053
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Gloucestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy 'moustache' shaped object of uncertain use. The object is three-dimensional and consists of a single drooping ovoid element with pointed tips. These ovoid is decorated with multiple grooves running down the body but stopping before the tip. The base of the ovoid is flat and reveals a hollow interior; at this point at the rim is a circular hole that passes through both sides passing through both sides. A number of these have now been recovered and several are recorded on the PAS database, including WMID-CA9D04, BH-037A57 and SF-520513. There is some variati…
Created on: Friday 16th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 23rd June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-483F66
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Late Bronze Age bronze socketed axe fragment of indeterminate type dating to c.1100 – 800BC Description: The fragmentary cast axe is represented by a blade fragment only and is of comparatively slender form. At the top of the fragment is the base of the socket of sub-rectangular form (22.01mm x 7mm and with a maximum surviving depth of 4mm), probably broken in antiquity.  The cutting edge is gently curving with rounded corners. The surfaces are badly corroded with no evidence of a casting seam or any decoration. It has a mid-green patina. Dimensions: length …
Created on: Friday 16th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 22nd September 2022
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Record ID: NMS-1FE364
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Fragment of the blade end of a Late Bronze Age socketed axe. The cutting edge is convex and complete, although worn. At the opposite end the fragment terminates in a worn and fairly straight transverse break (a long oval in cross-section). From the break to the cutting edge it expands in width with straight sides, only very slightly concavely flaring out at the lateral tips. It tapers in thickness slightly convexly from the break to a point at the tip. The socket survives to depth of eleven millimetres. The external surface is patinated dark brown and pale-green. Similar to NMS-48F7A9.…
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Last updated: Friday 7th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMGW-1F0897
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Published
A near complete cast copper alloy awl or other leatherworking tool, likely of later Bronze Age date (c. 1250-700BC), but potentially dating from any time between the Bronze Age and the Medieval period (c. 1250BC-AD 1500).  The awl is essentially complete barring some minor surface loss, particularly towards the tip. The awl is rectangular in section at its thickest section c. 27mm away from the point. From this point the awl tapers to a rounded point at one end and tapers to a flattened point at the other. The flattened point was likely the tang and would have been inserted into …
Created on: Wednesday 14th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: WMID-0700DF
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Shropshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy spearhead of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 1000 BC to c. 800 BC).  The spearhead is in two joining fragments with patinated breaks.  The edges and tip of the blade are damaged. The centre of the blade is divided by a tapering (tip to base) lozenge shaped midrib. The midrib is damaged on one side. The cutting edge is incomplete and is bevelled. There doesn't appear to be evidence of use or sharpening on the surface.  The tip part measures 46.5 mm in length and is 15.4 mm wide at base and 4.2 mm wide at tip. …
Created on: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-F550EB
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Elongated awl, of sub-square section at the junction of the long point and the short tang, the section changes to circular, blending towards the tip, the tang becoming more rectangular. The point is fairly recently bent as is the tang, probably due to disturbance from agricultural machinery. All old surfaces are patinated a dark chocolate colour, the recent loss to the surfaces is now green. Middle Bronze Age, 1,600 to 1,000 BC.
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
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Record ID: NMS-F50ECB
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Leaf-shaped blade from a very small Middle Bronze Age side-looped spearhead, broken relatively recently across the junction between the socket and the blade itself, the blade has a pronounced median ridge, the remains of the socket is cast offset to one face, now 13 mm deep and 5 mm diameter at the break, constricting towards the point. All old surfaces are patinated a dark glossy chocolate colour with adherent iron oxides (water patination), the recent surface loss is more of a green colour now. 1,600 to 1,000 BC.
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 27th September 2022
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Record ID: NMS-F4446E
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Published
Upper blade-hilt/butt part of a Middle Bronze Age rapier, of Burgess and Gerloff (1981) group IV, all old surfaces are thinly patinated chocolate brown, most probably from deposition (originally) in damp conditions, known as water patination. Most edges are relatively recently damaged and show as pale green, though both sides of the blade expansion for the handle survives as original straight edges, indicating that this rapier had the rivets fully enclosed in a trapezoidal sheet Cua rather than the edges cut or cast with open “slots” for the attachment of the rive…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SWYOR-F3E7ED
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Calderdale
Workflow stage: Published
A cast copper alloy flat axe dating from the Early Bronze Age, that is about 2200 BC - 1900 BC. The axe is narrow with tapering sides. It has an oblique butt and is lenticular in cross-section. The sides curve outwards to form the tips of the cuttin edge, and there is no edge bevel. There is no sign of a stop ridge nor any flanges. The surface is pitted and corroded and the remaining surface has a  speckled light green patina. Measurements; length 96.5mm, width 48.5mm (cutting edge)  28.2mm at the( butt end), thickness 8.6mm ( body), 7.8mm&n…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NCL-F12C3E
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy (bronze) probable socketed axehead or chisel fragment, of Late Bronze Age dating (c. 950 BC to c. 750 BC). The expanded blade has a curved convex (crescent shaped) cutting edge which is incomplete. The sides do not appear to be faceted and no ribs are present on either the front or back of the axehead fragment. The blade shows signs of wear to the edge, suggesting that this miniature axehead was a tool and not a small votive offering. The patina is a light brownish green, with an uneven slightly pitted surface.  The object is sub-rectang…
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th October 2022
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Record ID: NCL-F0A63E
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Northumberland
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete cast copper alloy (bronze) flat axe of Early Bronze Age dating (c. 2350 BC to c. 2050 BC). The flat axe is broadly sub rectangular in shape with an incomplete rounded shaped blade. In profile it is broadly lentoid, with tapering edges. The axehead is broken, with the butt end missing. The break is an irregular concave in shape; the width at the break is 37.99 mm (thickness:7.23 mm). The sides of the axe gently expand in width from the break to the blade; in shape they are relatively straight. The axe is thickest at the mid point (11.33 mm), …
Created on: Monday 12th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 11th January 2024
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NLM-B32197
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Deark green copper alloy spearhead, corroded. Very mangled remains of a spear head. Suggested date: Middle to Late Bronze Age, 1600-800BC Length: 41.7mm, Width: 19mm, Thickness: 3.4mm, Weight: 6.75gms
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-B310BE
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
An incomplete, heavily worn fragment of a cast Late Bronze Age copper alloy socketed axe head, dating to c.1300-700cal BC. The fragment consists of the axe's blade above which is a worn and abraded break that reveals a shallow portion of the socket. The axe fragment is sub-trapezoidal in plan with the sides being slightly concave, particularly on one side as the tip of the blade is not abraded like the other. The blade is an asymmetrical crescent which is possibly due to wear rather than abrasion. The broken edge of the axe runs transversely across its body giving a flat edge…
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-AF6803
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete, copper alloy socketed axe, dating to the late Bronze Age, c. 1000-800 BC. The object is sub-rectangular in plan. The axe is cast, with a plain and gently tapering body lacking any external ridging, a semi-circular loop whose inner end coincides with a low moulding for a round collared mouth of external diameter 39.06mm. The cutting edge is missing, and there is a vertical break along the object, which might have been deliberate. Within the socket, the mouth achieves a sub-rectangular shape. 
Created on: Friday 9th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 3rd April 2023
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Near Maidstone', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: YORYM-9D0DD3
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Riding of Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper-alloy penannular ring of possible Bronze Age date, c.1000 – 800 BC. The ring is circular in plan and section with a small gap between two flat terminals. The metal has a mid-green/black patina and is worn. The object is 14.7mm in diameter, 4.7mm thick and weighs 3.1g Penannular rings are characteristic finds of the Middle to Late Bronze Age (1300-800 BC), usually being gold plated around copper cores. They are commonly referred to as 'hair-rings' and 'ring-money' but their function remains uncertain. It is perhaps most likely that they were pe…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Saturday 24th December 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-9C8323
Object type: HOARD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Derbyshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Four copper alloy rings, sub-circular in section, hollow cast, undecorated. The rings are similar in diameter and thickness, whilst the weights vary. The surfaces of the rings are a smooth dark green patina with patches of corrosion and there is no visible casting seam. Each of the rings appear to have a flattened section of similar length along one edge. It is suggested that these types of rings could be Bronze Age horse harness fittings or used as suspension for vessels. Ring one: diameter 59.94 mm, internal diameter 32.18 mm, thickness 13.14 mm and weight 62.39 g Ring two: diamete…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd April 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Brassington', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: WMID-9C1A13
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Staffordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete copper alloy (bronze) copper-alloy Primary / Early phase Group III palstave of Middle Bronze Age dating (1500-1300 BC). The object has a single midrib visible on both faces. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly damaged, but appears to be symmetrical. The cutting edge measures 49.9 mm in width and is 2.4 mm thick. The blade has a length of 90.0 mm. In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the widest section being before the stop ridge. It measures 25.4 mm&n…
Created on: Thursday 8th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 13th September 2022
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Record ID: NMS-8B1225
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description  Early to Middle Bronze Age copper-alloy flanged axehead, of Needham’s (2017) Class 5D, Type West Drayton, with  grooved decoration.  The body is narrow and expands in width only very slightly with near-straight sides for most of its length, from the semi-circular butt end to more than halfway along the blade. It then expands more dramatically and concavely to form the blade edge and crescentic cutting edge, with tips that recurve slightly. There is a subtle stop-bevel at the centre of the body (between haft and blade) on both faces.  The flanges …
Created on: Wednesday 7th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th January 2024
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Record ID: IOW-75B987
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Incomplete late Bronze Age cast copper alloy chisel or miniature flat axehead, c.1150-800 BC. This blade has out-turned points, a clearly arched and slightly sharpened edge, and curving sides that taper to a narrow shaft. The blade ends in an old break before the shaft reached its narrowest point. The blade itself is slightly asymmetrical, which may have developed as the blade was resharpened over the years and most of the work was focused on the side that was most often used. This could be evidence that it was only used by a single person, who had the habit of holding the tool at the…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Isle of Wight', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: SUR-7442C2
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete cast copper alloy late Middle Bronze Age side looped and shield-patterned palstave, 131mm in length, of the late Penard / early Wilburton tradition (c. 1150-950 cal BC). There is a single side loop at the mid point on one side. The blade flares out to a crescentic cutting edge, 46mm in width, with pointed corners. There are moulded shield shapes on both sides of the blade in front of the stop ridge. The butt is triangular in section and thickens towards the mid point of the axehead; both sides have flanges which start a short way in from the butt corners…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 4th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SF-742999
Object type: JEWELLERY
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Description:  A complete Bronze Age gold item of jewellery dating to circa 2,300-800 BC. Now flattened and squashed, the piece is comprised of a cylindrical piece of sheet metal folded in on itself multiple times. The join is overlapping rather than soldered. The external face of the object is decorated with incised horizontal grooves running around the circumference. They cover the entire length of the piece. Length: 15.7mm; Width: 5.6mm; Thickness: 2.4mm; Weight: 0.60g. Discussion: The piece was likely used as an item of jewellery most likely a bead. It is similar to ot…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 13th April 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: NMS-72E899
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Two fragments of a Middle to Late Bronze Age copper-alloy rapier. They are heavily abraded around the edges (with total or near-total loss of original edge) and do not fit perfectly together. However, they are likely to be two parts of a single object since they are of similar thickness and width, with the same lozengiform cross-section and central longitudinal ridge on both faces. They also have a very similar very dark brown and green patina. They were discovered approximately twenty-five metres apart. One piece is long and narrow, the other is slightly shorter and wider, but taperi…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 7th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: DENO-725AE5
Object type: FINGER RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy spiral finger ring dating from the Bronze Age to middle Iron Age, (c. 1500 - 500 BC). The ring is formed from a spiral comprising one complete hoops and two partial hoops. The hoop has a sub-circular cross section, 4 mm diameter. The ring has a dark patina and patches of corrosion. The thickness, number of turns and heavy patina suggests a prehistoric date. Similar finds have been recorded on the PAS database (HAMP-7556B3, NARC-BBBD74 and SF-761FF6), with other examples in the Near Lewes hoard (SUSS-C5D042) and the Ockham hoard (SUR-B41…
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd May 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: ESS-70F2B6
Object type: DAGGER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Essex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of a copper alloy Blade, Dagger or Rapier, of Mid to Late Bronze Age date (1600-800 BC). The object is rectangular in plan and a pointed oval in cross section. It is incomplete on all sides but has a visible bevel along the left and right hand edges away from the mid-rib. The cutting edges have been extensively broken and abraded. The metal is a mid-green in colour with a slightly pitted patina. 
Created on: Tuesday 6th September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 15th March 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-5C743A
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint end-scraper of Neolithic or Bronze Age date struck from a secondary flake of pale brown flint, 55mm in length. The distal end has short abrupt scaled and sub-parallel retouch around it. A large patch of buff coloured cortex remains across nearly half of the dorsal surface, around a fossil channel inclusion which pierces the stone at an angle. The struck surfaces have a white patina (recortication) from prolonged deposition in calcareous sediments.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-5C2DCE
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Dorset
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small sub rounded flint thumbnail scraper of Bronze Age date (c. 2400 BC - 1500 BC) struck from a tertiary flake of pale brown flint, 27.8mm in length. The exterior edge has short abrupt scaled retouch around it. The surface has a white patina (recortication) from prolonged deposition in calcareous sediments.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-5BEEA5
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A small flint scraper of Neolithic or Bronze Age date struck from a secondary flake of dark brown flint 38.8mm in length, which retains a large area of light brown cortex on one side. Part of the distal end has short sub-parallel abrupt retouch around it and there are small areas of long and short retouch on the worked side.
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Monday 5th September 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-5B9EEE
Object type: PENANNULAR RING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete gold bi-partite penannular ring dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age c. 1300-800 BC.  The ring is comprised of two penannular rings of gold stacked one on top of the other and soldered together. Each ring is sub-circular (oval) in cross-section and sub-circular (oval) when viewed in plan. The terminals are flat one with a crack and another with a lenticular hole with possible void beneath. The external surfaces is scuffed with light scratches.  Measurements: The ring is 13.85 mm long, 12.69 mm wide at the gap and 6.46 mm …
Created on: Monday 5th September 2022
Last updated: Thursday 21st March 2024
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'near Cheriton', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: DYFED-0AF455
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Pembrokeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Object is a complete, cast, possible blade dating to the Bronze Age. The object is flat and tear dropped shaped, it is possible that this is a type of blade, or tool, although its edges are now very worn and are no longer sharp. The object has a green patina and worn edges showing use. The object weighs 27.5g, and is 54.07mm in length, 27.63mm in width (at its widest part) tapering to 11.30mm (at its thinnest part), and is 4.77mm thick.
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd September 2022
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'St David's', grid reference and parish protected.

Record ID: LIN-0855F8
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the Middle to Late Bronze Age c. 1600-801 BC. A flat triangular arrowhead. On one side there is a slightly raised ridge from the uppermost tip to the central tang. The uppermost tip has been broken off and one of the barbs has been snapped off in antiquity, the other is incomplete. It has a light green patina on one side, the other is slightly darker. Length: 35.33 mm; Width: 26.68 mm; Thickness (plate): 2.23 mm; Weight: 5.29g
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Monday 28th November 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: KENT-FDBBE3
Object type: FLAT AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Kent
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of copper-alloy flat axehead of Early Bronze Age date (2350-1600BC). Description: The fragment is relatively short and represents the butt end of the axehead. The butt is rounded narrow and very thin almost like it has extensive post casting working to make it that thin. The fragment widens slightly towards a jagged and patinated break. It has a dark green pitted surface. There maybe evidence of hammering to break up the axehead on one of the upper surface shown by a rectangular mark that has patinated differently. Measurements: 40.09mm long, 28.31mm wide, 10.8mm thic…
Created on: Thursday 1st September 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th September 2022
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Record ID: OXON-F4CBA5
Object type: DEBITAGE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint side scraper probably dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period c. 4000-1500 BC. The object is worked from a secondary flake that retains a thin crust of white pebble cortex on one edge. It is made of mottled light grey flint with white patches that has a semi-glossy patina. The flake is sub-oval in plan and uneven in cross section. The striking platform survives as does a medium sized bulb of percussion from which conchoidal ripples emanate.  Two negative removal scars from the same direction are present on the dorsal face. There is no sign of retouch.…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
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Record ID: OXON-F4BA37
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint side scraper probably dating to the Neolithic or Early Bronze Age period c. 4000-1500 BC. The scraper is worked from a tertiary flake of speckled light brown, almost grey, flint with light grey splotches occasional orange discolouration and light brown section around its edges. It has a semi-glossy patna. The flake is sub-triangular in plan and trapezoidal in cross section. The striking platform survives as does a medium sized bulb of percussion with a a percussion (eraillure) scar from which conchoidal ripples emanate.  Two negative removal …
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: OXON-F4A4C5
Object type: ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A collection of four incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowheads each dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. Each of the arrowheads are made from a tertiary flake of flint. Two are matte white colour with orange flecks. The second two are occasionally grey occasionally matte white. Each of the arrowheads has some damage either missing part of a barb, tang or arrow tip but would have shared the same broad form with one being slightly longer than the remaining three. In each case the breaks have the same patination as the r…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 7th June 2023
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-F291F1
Object type: VESSEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint-tempered late Bronze Age to early Iron Age handmade coarseware bowl of the Post-Deverel-Rimbury 'Plainware' group dating prior to 800 BC. Two sherds remain, representing the flat circular base, 80mm in diameter, with a portion of the side which is slightly curved and flares up at an angle of around 50º from the base. The fabric is a reduced dark grey-black and tempered with moderately sorted sub angular calcined flint inclusions (<1mm, 10%) and occasional larger (>2mm) sub rounded flint inclusions. The surface has iron staining and concr…
Created on: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 31st August 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUR-E149F6
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A bent copper-alloy awl of late Bronze Age date, 79.3mm in length. One half has a sub rounded cross section and tapers to a point, the other has a sub rectangular section and tapers to a rounded chisel tip. The surface has a deep-green patina and there is no evident decoration.
Created on: Tuesday 30th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 18th October 2022
Spatial data recorded.

Record ID: SUSS-776773
Object type: UNIDENTIFIED OBJECT
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper alloy 'moustache-shaped' object of late Bronze Age or Iron Age date c. 1500BC - AD100. The object is formed from a pair of globular ovoid elements with sweeping, drop shaped ends which taper upwards and slightly outwards towards pointed tips. The pair of ovoids are connected with a narrowed bar creating a deep recess between them.  The upper edges of the bar are arched with a sub rectangular hollow between the projecting tips suggesting the object fitted on to another object. The outer surfaces of the ovoid elements are smo…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 8th September 2022
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Record ID: SUSS-75E2CA
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead dating to the Late Neolithic/Early Bronze Age c.2500-1500 cal BC. The arrowhead is made from a tertiary flake of semi-translucent pale grey flint and has a triangular cross section. The arrowhead is almost complete with one barb being truncated with a break near the base; the other barb has a pointed tang. One face has covering, scaled low angled retouch and the other has long, scaled retouch along the edges,the central area is flat and unworked.  The arrowhead is 29.21mm long, 23.21mm wide and 4.53mm thick…
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 15th September 2022
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Record ID: SUR-74CDD0
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Hampshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of late Bronze Age date, 49.7mm in length. One half has a sub rounded cross section and tapers to a point, the other has a sub rectangular section and tapers to a rounded chisel tip. The surface has a deep-green patina and there is no evident decoration.
Created on: Thursday 25th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
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Record ID: NMGW-620797
Object type: HARNESS FITTING
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Wiltshire
Workflow stage: Published
A complete cast copper alloy harness fitting of Late Bronze Age date (c. 1020 – 800 BC). The ring consists of a circular ring (internal diameter 6.5mm, external diameter 18.9mm, 6.9mm thick) with an integrally cast sub-rectangular slot (outside dimensions 10.5mm long x 5.1mm high x 3.6mm thick; internal dimensions 5.3mm long x 2.5mm high) projecting from one end, resulting in a maximum length of 22.1mm. A raised moulded central rib/seam runs along the outer circumference of the ring, giving the object a flattened hexagonal shape in plan. The object is a smooth mid to dark gr…
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Thursday 25th August 2022
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Record ID: SUR-5F21DB
Object type: BARBED AND TANGED ARROWHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint barbed and tanged arrowhead made from a pale grey to light brown flint, 21.2mm in length and 19.7mm wide. The arrowhead is triangular with a slightly damaged squared tang and slightly curved barbs; one is squared off (possibly from a break), the other slightly pointed. Both faces have covering scaled low angle retouch. 
Created on: Wednesday 24th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-4E10D1
Object type: SPEARHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Leaf shaped spearhead, socket end not preserved. Suggested date: Middle Bronze Age, 1400-1000BC. Length [from drawing]: 75mm 
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-496FAA
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A flint scraper or notched flake of Neolithic or Bronze Age date made from a tertiary flake of brown flint. The proximal end is straight and has been worked into a scraping edge with short scaled abrupt retouch on the dorsal side, with long instrusive pressure flaked reductions of the bulbar scar on the ventral surface. There is a notch towards the distal end on one side which has been worked with short abrupt retouch suggesting the tool may have been used for a number of functions.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: SUR-493FEE
Object type: PLANO CONVEX KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete flint plano convex knife of early to early middle Bronze Age date, made from a semi circular tertiary flake of dark brown flint, 90.2mm in length. The knife has patches of intrusive low angle pressure flaked retouch on the convex edge and a intrusive and semi abrupt long and short scaled retouch on the straight edge. The distal end appears broken and uneven. The bulbar scar has some low angle removals, but otherwise the ventral surface is unworked.
Created on: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 23rd August 2022
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Record ID: NLM-36A322
Object type: FLANGED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Flat flanged axe, flared cutting edge. Suggested date: Early to Middle Bronze Age, 1800-1400 BC. Length [from drawing]: 105mm
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: NLM-36864C
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy axe fragment. Crescentic cutting end of a cast bronze axe. Found among the stones from a potato picking machine. Suggested date: Bronze Age, 1500-800BC Length [from drawing]: 42mm
Created on: Monday 22nd August 2022
Last updated: Friday 2nd December 2022
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Record ID: OXON-F98009
Object type: RAPIER
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Published
A fragment from the tip probably of a Bronze Age weapon, most likely a rapier dating to the Middle Bronze Age c. 1550-1150 cal BC.  The fragment is from the tip of the blade. It has a pointed oval shaped cross section with wide flat faces and then bevelled blades edges which have been abraded and chipped to become rounded. It widens slightly from its bluntly rounded point to  a diagonal break.the fragment has a dark brown sometimes green patina. The fragment is 36mm long, 18.6mm wide, 2.4mm thick and weighs 6.20 grams. While a more recent Roman or …
Created on: Friday 19th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 6th December 2022
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Record ID: SUR-F60220
Object type: SCRAPER (TOOL)
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Greater London Authority
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A tertiary flint flake, 96.3mm in length, struck from a mottled light brown flint. The flake is curved and expands in width towards the distal end. The convex edge has short, sub parallel abrupt retouch suggesting a function as a (side) scraper.
Created on: Friday 19th August 2022
Last updated: Friday 19th August 2022
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Record ID: BERK-E1A7CB
Object type: AWL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Oxfordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper-alloy awl of late Bronze Age date, with a rectangular cross section One end tapers gently to a point, the other abruptly to a flat, flared chisel-like terminal. The surface has a dark-green patina. There is no evident decoration.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 17th April 2023
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Record ID: BH-E0A09C
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment of cast copper-alloy blade from a sword or rapier, dating to the middle to late Bronze Age (c. 1500-800 BC). The fragment is broadly rectangular and lentoid in cross-section with two uneven transverse breaks. The blade edges are thin and neither face is decorated. The surface patina is mottled light and dark green. All the surfaces are worn and lightly pitted and scratched. The fragment measures 24.2mm in length, 39.6mm in width, 6.9mm in thickness and weighs 31.59 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: BH-E0301D
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A cast copper-alloy tip from a middle to late Bronze Age spearhead, knife, rapier or sword dating c. 1500-800 BC. The fragment is triangular and lozenge in cross-section. The tip is pointed, from which the sides expand gradually before terminating at an old worn transverse break. The surfaces are undecorated and have a dark green patina with some laminated areas of light green. The entire object is worn with widespread scratching and pitting on the surfaces and damage to the edges. The fragment measures 18.7mm in length, 10.1mm in width, 2.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.45 grams.
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: BH-E0012B
Object type: BLADE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Cambridgeshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper-alloy fragment of a blade dating to the Middle Bronze Age (c. 1500-1200 BC). The fragment is broadly rectangular and lozenge-shape in cross section. This is typical of the Bronze Age. The edges of the blade are narrow, uneven and very worn. The corners are rounded. The blade is not parallel with one end slightly wider and thicker than the other. Neither face is decorated. All surfaces have an uneven mid brown and mid to dark green patina. The blade measures 44.9mm in length, 15.4mm in width, 4.3mm in thickness and weighs 13.14 grams. Several simila…
Created on: Thursday 18th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 25th January 2023
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Record ID: SUSS-D0EA27
Object type: PALSTAVE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy low flanged palstave axe with side loop of Middle Bronze Age dating c.1400-1150 cal BC. The object is very worn and abraded but has a single midrib visible on each face with a worn shield shaped pattern below the curved stop ridge. The blade of the palstave is sub-triangular in plan, with convex expanding sides, and a convex cutting edge. The cutting edge is slightly asymmetrical and worn and measures 47.55mm in width.  In profile the blade is sub-triangular with the thickest section at the stop ridge. The object has …
Created on: Wednesday 17th August 2022
Last updated: Tuesday 30th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-A5F6C9
Object type: KNIFE
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Doncaster
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete copper alloy Bronze Age tanged knife or razor dating from the middle to late Bronze Age, about 2,150 BC - 800 BC. The object has a narrow and tapering flat tang of rectangular cross-section, which flares smoothly to the shoulders of the blade. The tip of the tang is missing but it appears to be non-pierced. The edges of the blade are also incomplete, but the tool appears to have had fairly parallel sides, and to have been double edged, with a central mid-rib on one face. The end of the blade is also missing. The knife or razor is 87.5mm long, 14.7mm wi…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 18th January 2023
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Record ID: NMGW-A5C7CE
Object type: CHISEL
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: County of Herefordshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
An incomplete cast copper alloy tanged and collared chisel of Late Bronze Age date, probably of Wilburton or Ewart Park metalworking industry, corresponding with Needham’s (1996) Periods 6-7, dated to c.1150-750 BC. The chisel is comprised of the blade and a fraction of the tang with a surviving overall length of 65.5mm. The tang is 9.8mm long (terminating in an old break), sub-square in section (5.4mm wide x 4.9mm deep) and flares out to a sub-oval collar (2.9mm tall x 11.5mm wide x 10mm deep) that narrows before the flanged shoulder (with a minimum width of 7.5mm). The sides of…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Monday 15th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-A4BA73
Object type: BEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: Nottinghamshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper alloy object, probably a bead probably of Bronze Age to Roman date, 2150 BC - AD 400. It is annular, and has a shallowly convex inner face and a more arched convex outer face making it an asymmetrical oval in cross-section. It has a very smooth, plain surface and is olive green. Unusually for a bead, it has a short internal projection, perhaps suggesting a different function. A ring headed pin is one possibility, but pin shanks all appear to project from the external face.The projection is irregular in cross-section and has a flat terminal. Measurements are; diameter…
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 17th August 2022
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Record ID: SWYOR-A371FD
Object type: SOCKETED AXEHEAD
Broad period: BRONZE AGE
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A fragment from the blade end of a cast, copper alloy socketed axehead of Bronze Age date, about 1300 BC - 800 BC, type unknown. Only the convex cutting edge survives, with concave sides tapering to a very worn break. The end of the socket is visible across the break. It is triangular in section. The remaining fragment has a smooth, dark green patina. It is 46.1mm long, 18.4mm wide and 6.9mm thick. It weighs 21.59g. It is probably a Northern type of socketed axe.
Created on: Monday 15th August 2022
Last updated: Wednesday 24th August 2022
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